Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Language) - Primary

This programme aims to equip students with high proficiency and in-depth knowledge of English language; and the ability to help students in primary schools in Hong Kong to learn English as a second language effectively. Students will also develop the lifelong learning skills and be able to appreciate moral, social and cultural values; show the aptitude to work collaboratively with students, parents, colleagues, school administrators and other professionals; and understand education issues of Hong Kong and react to educational innovations positively.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GCE AL / IAL with

• Grade D or above in 3 AL subjects; or
• Grade D in 2 AL plus 2 Advanced Supplementary Level (ASL) subjects. (

Not including Chinese / Mandarin / English Language subjects. The same subject cannot be counted at both the AL and ASL).

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• Applicant should request the IB organization to send scores to the University (Institution Code: 004307).

SAT Reasoning Test

• A minimum total score of 1,190 (out of 1,600) in the new SAT Reasoning Test (including Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Mathematics) / 1,650 (out of 2,400) in the old SAT Reasoning Test (including Critical Reading, Writing, and Mathematics) in one sitting.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

TOEFL

• (MyBestTM Score is not accepted) Internet-based: 80; or
• Paper-based (prior to July 2017): 550; or
• Paper-delivered Test: Minimum score at the intermediate level in each section (Reading, Listening and Writing)

* Passing the TOEFL ITP does not satisfy the English language requirement.

IELTS Academic

• Overall Band: 6

GCE System

• Grade E or above in GCE AS-level or A-level English; or
• Grade C / Grade 4 or above in IGCSE / GCE O-level English; or
• Grade C / Grade 4 or above in GCSE English or English Literature

IB

• English A: Language and Literature (Higher or Standard Level) – Grade 4; or
• English A: Literature (Higher or Standard Level) – Grade 4; or
• English B (Higher Level) – Grade 4; or
• English B (Standard Level) – Grade 5; or
• English Literature and Performance (Standard Level) – Grade 4; or
• English Text and Performance (Standard Level) – Grade 4

SAT

• A sub-score of 8 in Essay Writing in old SAT; or
• 590 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing in new SAT

Others

• Other English language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University.

Domain and Credit Points (cps)
Major, 54 credit points
- Discipline Studies – English Major (51 cps)
- Major Interdisciplinary Course (3 cps)

Education Studies, 30 credit points
General Education, 22 credit points
Final Year Project, 6 credit points
Electives (including optional Minor(s)/Second Major)*, 15 credit points
Field Experience, 20 credit points
Language Enhancement, 9 credit points
Overseas Immersion Programme, Non-credit bearing

Total: 156 credit points

Note:
Classes will be held in Tai Po Campus and Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre / Sports Centre as decided by the University.

Any aspect of the courses (including, without limitation, the content of the Course and the manner in which the Course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements and curriculum changes.

*Student have an option of taking a Minor (15cps) (or two Minors) or a Second Major (minimum 30 cps) of taught courses in the Electives Domain for graduation with Minor(s) or Second Major, subject to the specific requirements of the Minor(s) or Second Major concerned. Students are required to take extra credits to fulfill the Second Minor/Second Major requirements.